Name That Substance
this substance slows motor skills and impairs the users ability to make clear judgments; most commonly abused substance in U.S.
What is alcohol
People, Places, and Things
What are triggers
________ is compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences
What is addiction
a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances
What is detox
This singer/songwriter first struggled with heroin in the 70s, later turning to alcohol and cocaine before finally getting sober once and for all in 1987. He now demonstrates a strong commitment to recovery, holding benefits and even opening his own treatment center.
Who is Eric Clapton
This substance is made by household chemicals
What is methamphetamine
The acronym HALT stands for ~used to identify high-risk situations to avoid~
What is hungry, angry, lonely, and tired
___________ is a physical effect of repeated use of a substance, diminishing the response to that substance, resulting in higher dose to achieve desired affect
What is tolerance
treatment program provided in a residential setting
What is rehab
This E.T. actress reports drinking at age 9, transitioning to THC and cocaine use, entering rehab at age 13
Who is Drew Barrymore
This substance is made from the liquid exuded from the opium poppy
What is heroin
a term for when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously.
What is Dual Diagnosis or Co-occurring Disorder
____________ develops when the neurons adapt to the repeated exposure to substances and only function normally in the presence of the substance. (withdrawal from substance leads to physiologic reactions)
What is dependence
This type of treatment varies in types and intensity of services offered. Typically includes both group and individual sessions.
What is Outpatient Treatment
This Iron Man actor credits 12-step programs, yoga, meditation, and therapy to his sobriety beginning in 2003.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
This most addictive substance
What is Nicotine
________ is feeling bad about who you are.
What is shame
____________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance use and addiction
What is dopamine
A cognitive-behavioral approach with a goal of identifying and preventing high-risk situations
What is relapse prevention
This actress know as "the scream queen" reports becoming addicted to prescription pain killers and considers recovery "the greatest, single accomplishment" in her life. She is an outspoken advocate for drug misuse awareness and changes in opiate policy.
Jamie Lee Curtis
This substance causes effects similar to both opioids and stimulants. It is sold in (green)powder or pill form.
What is Kratom
_______ is feeling bad about what you have done.
What is guilt
Which part of the brain is effected in individuals who use substances, also known as the brain reward system.
What is the limbic system
the use of FDA- approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders
What is Medication Assisted Treatment
This comedian speaks openly about his past struggles with drugs and alcohol. Now sober 13 years, he's a public voice for recovery, calling for addiction to be treated as a disease rather than a crime.
Who is Russell Brand